Right now, am I in a relationship where
I'm wondering if I made the right choice in picking my
partner? I look at the amount of struggles I'm going
through, and feel pangs of envy whenever I see other
couples that seem happy.
Perhaps I've been through a number of
relationships, and left each one for what I thought was
something better, only to find out that my hopes of
happiness were dashed again.
If I look at other things in my life, I
might find the same pattern there. I buy something that
brings me temporary joy, only to have that feeling wear
off quickly, and my eyes start looking for other things I
think will make me feel better: clothes, furniture, cars,
jewelry, etc.
Where do I find happiness? Is it in
getting things or people that measure up to my
expectations, or is it in finding out what makes me truly
happy?

Just for Today
Today I'll take the time to appreciate
the special moments that come my way during the next 24
hours. I'll try to rediscover things that bring me warm
feelings inside - delighting in a friendly conversation,
laughing at a shared joke, a caring hug, and kind words
of encouragement.
Maybe I don't need a different life;
maybe what I need is a new outlook that will help me
unwrap the little and big gifts of happiness that come my
way every day.

Many search for happiness as we look for a hat we wear
on our heads. - Nikolaus Lenus